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Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands used foresight tools to plan low-carbon, resilient transport systems and manage future uncertainties.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Embedding health security in fiscal policy can reduce economic losses and avert deaths during a pandemic.
What is needed: Increased financing, reliable supplies of affordable and effective medicines, improved data from health information systems, stronger implementation of national malaria programs, and leadership that looks beyond the health sector.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Integrating digital innovation into planning helps countries test, design, and deliver effective circular economy strategies.
Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
By becoming leaders, girls and young women can contribute to innovation, empathy, and accountability in development programming.